Epidemiologists

Requirements

• Available for a minimum of 9 to 12 month assignments
• Master's degree in epidemiology or master's degree in public health with an epidemiological focus
• Previous experience in a low resource setting (priority given to those with experience working in a humanitarian context)
• Minimum of two years relevant professional experience post-training
• Professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff
• Proven practical skills in the design, implementation, and evaluation of surveys, and in quantitative/qualitative research methods
• Ability to launch surveillance systems, conduct trainings, and plan campaigns, such as those to combat epidemics or malnutrition
• Experience with relevant software
• Ability to work within a diverse team
• Assets
• French or Arabic language (B2 or above)
• Familiarity with tropical and/or infectious diseases (especially HIV/AIDS, TB)
• Experience with rapid assessments
• Medical degree
• Before you apply
• As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, it is essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments.
• Security and Safety
• Terms of Employment
• MSF staff are employees with a salary and benefits.
• MSF encourages the completion of multiple assignments. There are many possibilities for professional growth within the organization in the medical, non-medical, and coordination streams.
• Final Thoughts
• As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, is it essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments.
• Despite such challenges, thousands of people have worked with MSF over the years and found their experiences on assignment to be deeply rewarding, even life-changing. More than anything else, being

Benefits

Additional Information

About MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF's social mission. Epidemiologists In the midst of an outbreak, our project teams rely on our epidemiologists to determine the spread and speed of a disease, as well as strategies for containment.

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